Connecticut Olympians

February 22, 2014 4:59 PM

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Julie Chu, a Fairfield native and member of Team USA's women's hockey team enters with the American flag during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Chu was one of a handful of Olympians with Connecticut ties to compete in the games.

Julie Chu, a Fairfield native and member of Team USA's women's hockey team enters with the American flag during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014 in

Shattenkirk, (#22) who plays for the St. Louis Blues during the NHL, was a defenseman for the U.S.

Shattenkirk, (#22) who plays for the St. Louis Blues during the NHL, was a defenseman for the U.S.

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Max Pacioretty of New Canaan, CT. was all smiles after being named to the U.S Olympic team for the first time in January. Pacioretty plays for the Montreal Canadians during the NHL season

Max Pacioretty of New Canaan, CT. was all smiles after being named to the U.S Olympic team for the first time in January. Pacioretty plays for the Montreal Canadians during the NHL season

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Pacioretty (#67) was one of three players from SW Connecticut on the men's Olympic hockey team. He employed his trademark aggressive style of play and helped the U.S. move into the semifinals against Canada.

Pacioretty (#67) was one of three players from SW Connecticut on the men's Olympic hockey team. He employed his trademark aggressive style of play and helped the U.S. move into the semifinals against Canada.

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Milford native Jonathan Quick was the starting goalie for the United States.

Milford native Jonathan Quick was the starting goalie for the United States.

Quick was brilliant in the first four games which included a win over Russia. He made 36 saves in a 1-0 loss to Canada

Quick was brilliant in the first four games which included a win over Russia. He made 36 saves in a 1-0 loss to Canada

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Jonathan Quick and the United States lost to Canada in the semifinal, then couldn't secure a bronze medal in their game against Finland.

Jonathan Quick and the United States lost to Canada in the semifinal, then couldn't secure a bronze medal in their game against Finland.

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Julie Chu of Fairfield came into the Sochi Games as one of the most accomplished U.S. athletes competing in them. Considered one of the greatest female hockey players ever, Chu was taking part in her fourth Olympics. less

Julie Chu of Fairfield came into the Sochi Games as one of the most accomplished U.S. athletes competing in them. Considered one of the greatest female hockey players ever, Chu was taking part in her fourth ... more

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Julie Chu (#13) and the U.S appeared to be on the verge of a gold medal when they jumped out to a 2-0 lead vs Canada. However, Canada tied the game with two late goals, then won it in overtime, 3-2.

Julie Chu (#13) and the U.S appeared to be on the verge of a gold medal when they jumped out to a 2-0 lead vs Canada. However, Canada tied the game with two late goals, then won it in overtime, 3-2.

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Chu was chosen by her fellow American Olympians to carry the flag during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014.

Chu was chosen by her fellow American Olympians to carry the flag during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014.

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